Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Rick Hughes Signs In as Orcas West County Council Member
Rick Hughes is sworn in as County Council Member for Orcas West on Dec. 28 at the Eastsound Waterfront Park. At 1:10 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, Rick Hughes officially took the Oath of Office of County Council Member District 4. District Court Judge Stewart Andrew, gave
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play at Agave
Saturday, January 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., Agave Restaurant JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at their first performance of the new year! JP and the OK
Help Sage MacLeod at Islanders Bank
Sage MacLeod (aka Sally Conley) has been helping island families in our community for many years, now she needs help. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in late August, Sage has undergone surgery and is now receiving daily radiation treatments. The cost of medical expenses, off-island travel, lodging and food
Guest Column: Save Energy with Alternatives Available Now
By Joe Symons Let’s do the math. A 500 megawatt coal fire power plant does not run flat out 24/7. It is rated by a capacity factor, which is roughly .75, which means that overall the megawatts produced are 375. If the plant runs for a year, the plant produces
Flu Season is Here – Two Cases are Confirmed, More Suspected
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Clinical tests have confirmed two cases of influenza in San Juan County County. One case, on San Juan Island, required hospitalization after the disease progressed to pneumonia. Neither victim had received a flu vaccination. The San Juan County Health Department, which tracks
Letter to the Editor: Byers Promotes Dynamic Sense of Community
When we first discovered the San Juan Islands, we – like many others – were primarily attracted to their natural beauty. But after living here for over 12 years, what keeps us so attached to this beautiful place has more to do with the dynamic sense of community that thrives
Here’s What’s Happening—Right Up to 2013
Friday, December 28th Cythia Nims unveils her newest cookbook, Salty Snacks at 5:30 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore. Shannon Stephens & The Lotus Vellum, Doe Bay Cafe Karaoke, Lower Tavern, 9 p.m. Come and sing your heart out. Saturday, December 29 Singer-songwriter Larry Paluzzi at Agave Restaurant. Larry Paluzzi’s unique finger-picking
From Pensive to Pen: A Writer’s Journey
How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those that are wise and of goodwill. —Albert Einstein "In Search of Goodwill Island" by Millicent Vetterlein By Lin McNulty At age 73, Orcas Islander Milly Vetterlein thought she should consider herself to be—chronologically, at least—a "wise woman." That
Guest Column: Fire Department Changes on the Horizon
By Fire Chief/CEO Kevin O’Brien Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently undergoing significant organizational change. The following article is written to explain our changes. OIFR is a contemporary and complex public business. Compliance with the many laws, standards, and mandates governing emergency services is a significant challenge. Managing the
Comunity Church Announces Monthly Contemplative Service
With Celtic Musician Jeff Johnson Following on the heels of its very successful annual Celtic Christmas Concerts, Orcas Island Community Church has announced a new monthly contemplative service featuring Windham Hill recording artist Jeff Johnson. The first event will be on Sunday January 6th at 5:30 PM. With an emphasis
Orcas Park and Recreation District: Getting to Fun
Orcas Park and Recreation District is ready for winter — sign up to join the fun! By Margie Doyle Parks and Recreation – sounds like fun and should be easy as doing what comes naturally, right? “Yes” to fun and “not so fast” to natural. Orcas Island
You Know You’re From Orcas When…
You know more people who own boats than air conditioners. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash. You know more than ten ways to order coffee. You know the names of the new Orca whale pod babies. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice
Lahari Joins with Fire & Rescue in “Orcas Safe Homes Project”
By Paul Losleben Lahari is pleased to announce a new program to assist the elderly and infirm in their homes. Entitled “Orcas Safe Homes,” the objective is to assist Orcas Island residents in identifying and correcting safety and health hazards in the home. The program, to begin in the New
The “End of Days” Polar Bear Plunge Is Moving To The Other End Of The Lake This Year
The brave “plungers” of 2012 By Martin Taylor You can say “I Survived!” twice over if you take part in Orcas Island Rowing’s “Polar Bear Plunge” on New Year’s Day. You will have survived the “End of Days” on December 21st and the icy grip of Cascade
Skagit Economic Development Offers Free Business Classes in January
By James McCafferty, Business Advisor - Economic Development Association of Skagit County The Economic Development Association (EDA) has planned a wonderful set of educational sessions for the New Year and hope to see you soon. Remember, we now are able to stream our content live to you wherever the internet
Christmas Trees: A Renewable Resource
Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The County Public Works Department is again sponsoring a FREE Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped for mulch for use at a public project and not sent to a landfill. The project also provides a
